The Legion's suggested Chaplains' Prayer, spoken and edited by Commander Hofacker, for use at the Veterans Day Ceremony, 2007.
"Almighty God, Judge over people and nations, we stand before Thee today as loyal servants of our Country, grateful for its splendid heritage. We ask Thy blessing upon our great Republic. May America ever remain free and mighty and true to her best ideals. Bless our troops and their commanders that they may walk in justice before Thee and all their acts may redound to the greater welfare of our people.
"We pray Thy blessing upon our Flag, the emblem of the Republic. May float forever over a free land. May our ancient watchdog, 'In God we trust', ever live, and may the faith of our father guide, protect and sustain our people.
"We ask Thy blessing upon The American Legion and its members. May we who served our Country in war continue in times of peace, to serve and to shield America throughout our days. May we be eager and steadfast in our devotion to Justice, Freedom and Democracy. May our service to the sick and disabled, to the community, the state and the nation merit and have Thy guidance and Thy blessing.
"Finally, we remember in love before Thee our departed comrades, who showed their loyalty in their lives and sealed it with their deaths. We pray especially for our comrades in hospitals and homes and wherever they may be, sick in mind and body. May their pain be eased and their burdens lifted, and may their heroic example be an everlasting inspiration. May Thy spirit rest upon this service. May it uplift us all to constant devotion to Thy teachings and to the welfare of our Country. Amen."